CKG CPAs named Heart Walk's Rookie Team of the Year

New York business consulting, tax and financial management firm CKG CPAs recently received two awards for its May participation in the American Heart Association Tri County Heart Walk.

The firm was honored for raising the second highest amount of money and as Rookie Team of the Year for their $8,200 donation to support cardiovascular research and education.

The team, recognized for their short fundraising timeline from April 15 until the May event, surpassed their original $6,000 donation goal.

Overall, the 2013 Tri County Heart Walk, at Lake Welch Beach in Harriman State Park, raised nearly $78,000. The event contributed to the more than one million people throughout the country that participate in Heart Walks every year.